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Remote sensing of river flow in Alaska—New technology to improve safety and expand coverage of USGS streamgaging

May 6, 2019

The U.S. Geological Survey monitors water level (water surface elevation relative to an arbitrary datum) and measures streamflow in Alaska rivers to compute and compile river flow records for use by water resource planners, engineers, and land managers to design infrastructure, manage floodplains, and protect life, property, and aquatic resources. Alaska has over 800,000 miles of rivers including the Yukon River, the third longest river in the United States. These rivers are home to rare and important ecosystems and are used for recreation, hydropower generation, commercial fishing, and transportation. River flow measurements are essential for wise and safe development and use of Alaska rivers.

Publication Year 2019
Title Remote sensing of river flow in Alaska—New technology to improve safety and expand coverage of USGS streamgaging
DOI 10.3133/fs20193024
Authors Jeff Conaway, John R. Eggleston, Carl J. Legleiter, John Jones, Paul J. Kinzel, John W. Fulton
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Fact Sheet
Series Number 2019-3024
Index ID fs20193024
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Alaska Science Center Water; Colorado Water Science Center; Pennsylvania Water Science Center; Virginia Water Science Center